Steve, I think what was binding was the reverse gear. Since there is nothing holding the lever the gravity just brings it close to the gears and it binds. I had that issue before. The shaft might be an issue but it wouldn’t cause binding. At least that is what I can see from a distance
I really appreciate these videos. I have a 76 Spitfire project that someone started then never completed (as a spit 6) that I picked up for next to nothing. I plan to convert to electric but I'm going to use the stock transmission and probably update the rear diff. Anyway I plan to look inside to see if everything looks kosher in there since this vehicle has been sitting in various barns since the 1980's. I think I have a spitfire and a GT6 gearbox so I'll have to run some SN# and see what all I'm messing with. Your work is appreciated.
That is going to be an exciting project for sure. In the back of my mind if I need to ever replace the engine I have considered electric. Keep us posted on your build!
I haven't caught up woth thebmore recent videos to see if you've resolved the issue, but if the bearing surface on the shaft is only uneven and notchy, but not worn too deeply, you may be able to smooth it with some progressively finer sandpaper, down to a good polish. If it's worn too much, you'll have excessive bearing clearance, but if it's only worn a tiny bit, then smoothing it out should prolong your new bearing life. I dont know of any of the manuals give an allowable wear spec, though. They usually just say "inspect for wear snd replace if any wear is found" or something else vague.
Great work Steve! You’re a trooper.
Thank you.
Steve, I think what was binding was the reverse gear. Since there is nothing holding the lever the gravity just brings it close to the gears and it binds. I had that issue before. The shaft might be an issue but it wouldn’t cause binding. At least that is what I can see from a distance
Thanks Elin! I am going to have to now try that out and see if thats the case. I would love for that to be the solution.
Interesting video, I learned something new!
Glad someone did! LOL
I really appreciate these videos. I have a 76 Spitfire project that someone started then never completed (as a spit 6) that I picked up for next to nothing. I plan to convert to electric but I'm going to use the stock transmission and probably update the rear diff. Anyway I plan to look inside to see if everything looks kosher in there since this vehicle has been sitting in various barns since the 1980's. I think I have a spitfire and a GT6 gearbox so I'll have to run some SN# and see what all I'm messing with. Your work is appreciated.
That is going to be an exciting project for sure. In the back of my mind if I need to ever replace the engine I have considered electric. Keep us posted on your build!
I haven't caught up woth thebmore recent videos to see if you've resolved the issue, but if the bearing surface on the shaft is only uneven and notchy, but not worn too deeply, you may be able to smooth it with some progressively finer sandpaper, down to a good polish. If it's worn too much, you'll have excessive bearing clearance, but if it's only worn a tiny bit, then smoothing it out should prolong your new bearing life.
I dont know of any of the manuals give an allowable wear spec, though. They usually just say "inspect for wear snd replace if any wear is found" or something else vague.
Nice diagnosis on the award! HAH! I would say just let it self-clearance, but.. that won't work.
I considered that…. But after putting $1000 into parts Im not keen on doing this again.
Sorry to hear that Steve, but the lay shaft is often due for retirement when the rest of the transmission has problems.
Yeah and something certainly happened to this one to destroy the input shaft bearing and the laygear.
Too bad you don't have a single rail. I have a spare.
arrgh.
My feelings exactly.